Bioelements

Written by: Julie Howarth

The Bioelements line of moisturizers not only offer the promise of smooth and supple skin, but also claim to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Many of their products are:

• Hypoallergenic
• Noncomedogenic
• Oil-free

Bioelements boasts the use of natural ingredients, which are often less irritating to the skin than chemical ingredients. Bioelements Calm-Down Booster contains a pure blend of essential oils and plant extracts, namely chamomile, which acts as an anti-inflammatory and calming agent.

The makeup line at Bioelements is not just about color, it's about skin care with two crucial components for a healthy complexion: smooth texture and balanced color. Here's a sample of ingredients and their benefits from Bioelements makeup line:

• SPF and sun-blocking agents
• Topical calcium -- prevents sagging
• Lipoic Acid -- prevents sagging
• Nylon 12 -- prevents creasing in eyeshadow
• Bioelements' adaptogens (Ginseng, Sumac, Gotu Kola, Dong Quai, Watercress) - supports and strengthens skin
• Microspheres - blurs imperfections and absorbs oil
• Boron nitride - all-day endurance

Because so many people are going under the knife these days, Bioelements offers many products that offer alternatives to plastic surgery, although the results are mainly short-term. Many of these products contain topical vitamins that help reduce the signs of aging for a cosmetically enhanced look.

• Vitamin A - Regenerates skin cells, prevents drying and wrinkling
• Vitamin C - Brightens skin
• Vitamin E - Moisturizer that contains an anti-aging compound
• Vitamin D - Skin conditioner that reduces look of fine lines and wrinkles
• Magnesium - Acts as an astringent
• Zinc - Block UVAs and UVBs; acts as astringent and antiseptic; helps heal skin disorders

At the spa, ask for the VitaMineral Power Facial to infuse your skin with these skin-boosting antioxidants and trace minerals. At home, try the VitaMineral Power Pen for a daily dose of multivitamins.

Another popular alternative to cosmetic surgery is the use of hyaluronic acid. It's relatively new on the market and is quickly gaining popularity for its ability to lock water tightly into the skin's surface. Bioelements Jet Travel contains hyaluronic acid to smooth rough spots, lock in moisture and improve skin's appearance - and all in just one use.